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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
GOSPEL SINGING

The following paragraph is from the Pat
terson, n. j., Daily Guardian of April 3D.
An intelligent Christian worker expresses the
opinion that religious circles ia this city have nev
er been so thoroughly aroused as during the evan
gelstic services held for the last two weeks il
the Third Presbyterian church, which WAS again
crowded last evening, Rev, j. b. Galloway preach
ed sermon ON The Power of the Holy Spirit
The Markham Choir sang at the service, conduct
ed by MI }, A. Markham, who gave three solos
which were well worth listening to. Rev. MIR
Galloway has succeeded In getting Mr. MaXhan
TO remain and work with him for another week
although he had partly engaged to sing at thu
Academy OF husic in New York, and he will b,
present at Tomorrow service and during next
week when he will endeavor to comply with thu
many requests 10 repeat some of his beautiful
solos Mr. Markham, the singer, was the recipient
last night of "A beautiful black-thorn cane. whicl
arrived from the north of Ireland yesterday, MIR
Edward Jenkins presenting it as a token of his ap
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

A large share of the city of Montreal is
built on such low ground that it is mum
dated almost every year by the rise of the
st. Lawrence river in the spring. Owing
to the immense body of snow on the ground
the river is higher than usual this year,
and the suffering and loss in the lower part
of the city is considerable. Fully one
fourth of the city is under water nearly
all the factories are closed, and the poor PEG
pie in the submerged district are already
suffering from shortness of food and fuel
The city government goes ON the principle
that when the river is low it doesn't neec
diking, and when it is high it can't be diked
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Eight copies Of Dummerston history have
been sold in Brattleboro this spring
Friday evening, May 9th, Is the time ap-
pointed for the next dance in the hall at
immersion Centre. 4 supper is included
in the program.
Bert NJ. Reed has been quite sick with
acute rheumatism. d. L. NJ
\ fire which caught in the grass near
the depot one day last week burned over
half an acre of ground and would have de
stroyed the depot buildings but for the ef-
forts of the depot masters little boy, who
was alone and was unable to raise help un-
til by blowing the horn at the ferry near
| by he brought assistance from the New
Hampshire side. The fire was thought To
have had its origin in the burning wad of
IA hunters gun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
Che.IrrneIh. MI.

Mr.. II. II. Snow left town for good last
Friday afternoon.
At the auction sale of the personal prop
erty and real estate Of Mrs Lois s. Farr ON
Saturday, April lG, Mr. Oscar Smith bid
oil the home place for 5000. and A. +.
Richardson the Dunklee pasture for $500
School in District No will commence
its spring term ON Monday May %, under
the charge Of Mrs. Warren Of West Brat
tleboro, who comes highly recommended.
Mr. Geo. Bigelow, former engineer for
FAIR, Amidon x Co., left Monday, for Tur-
ners Falls, Mass Mr.. Geo +. Robertson
takes his place.
O. f.. Randall commenced digging the
cellar upon which 10 place the foundation
Of his new farm house last Monday morn
ing.
The ladies of the Universalst society will
hold II sociable at Citizens Hall on FRIDAY
evening, May 9th. \ short literary enter
tainment will he given, after which supper
will he served for all who wish followed 10y
"A dance
! The next regular meeting of Spotford
/ Grange will be held at their hall ON Satur-
day evening. May It'll As there is much
/ work to come before the meeting the mem
/ hers viii please be prompt at : o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
Near-by lIn..aehu.ell. Nole..

Greenfield voted at a special town meeting held
ON Monday not 70 prosecute the bonds Of Default.
ing treasurer Foster, because prosecution would
throw the entire loss, Sl0OOO, upon the shoulders
OF the only responsible bondsnan, Charles Hen.
~, Mr. Henry Is an old and respected merchant,
pass an old age of decent comfort The suit II
brought and successful as il probably would have
This issue was squarely made in the meeting ii,,i
II was ON this question that the town voted not Ia
prosecute.
Inc store OF Parsons a Stearns, NOrthneld WAS
entered by burglars Wednesday morning, the safe
blown open and about 500 stolen. The burglars
also secured tray Of gold rings, but left money
IN the drawers untouched.
tartan parish, Mortified, and will begin his las
torate the latter part Of May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Kansas City residents resent the intima-
ton that their thriving city is suffering
from "big head" to the extent of holding
real estate at $4,000 per foot. The Kansas
City journal says the only foundation for
such silly exaggeration" is that la
dy refused to sell some property, which a
Life Insurance company greatly wanted, at
the fancy price of over $4,000 foot
Prices ON Kansas City property, the Journal
adds, as a rule are based simply on its
earning capacity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
MilnaimgIon.

Z. NJ. Russell sustained fracture of two
of his ribs few days since.
Truman Moore planted field of potatoes
and portion of his garden April Goth
Mrs. Harriet c. Fullrtt Of Zoar. Mass. is
visiting in town.
Much to the regret of the Methodist
church here, their pastor, Rev. q. +. Arms.
was appointed by the late annual confer
ence to Newport. lie will preach his last
sermon in town next Sunday. Mr. Arms
and iuniily, during their stay of two yeurs
IN town, have won the love of their own
church and the respect of the whole town.
We wish them much success in their new
field of labor. OF the old pastors Rev. Mr..
Forrest is returned TO Proctorsville. Mr..
Hamilton 10 Woodstock and Mr.. Dodd goes
to Richford
The Misses Hattie and lotte Wheeler
gave party TO "A large number of their
friends Wednesday evening. Games and
social conversation were INDUCED in. and
cake and coffee served All report an en-.
jOyable evening.
Miss Eta Smith has opened her dress
making rooms in the Post office block, and
is ready To receive her friends, and ali
wanting first-class work in her line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
FROM DISTRICT MO q

School began Monday, April p, with
Miss Laura Powers as teacher.
The snow has not all disappeared from
the roads yet and will not till the weather
Is warmer.
Mr.. Daniel NJ Barber invited his neigh
bors to sugar eat at his house Friday
evening, April %, which was enjoyed by
the company very much All seemed u
have sweet time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Mr. Blaine has come on east from Chicu-
go, where he stopped for several days rest,
and is now at his home in Augusta. He
was described as sitting bolstered up with
pillows and looking pale from his recent ill
ness as he passed through Springfield, but
he received visitors with his usual cordial
way"
The investigation of the alleged charge
of bribery in the Massachusetts Legislature
in the matter of the town of Beverly divi
sion doesn't seem likely to show that amy
legislator was paid directly for his vote
but it does show that venal lobby stand,
guard over every approach to the legisla
ture, like IA crow over a carcass, ant
picks the bones of every measure that
comes in its way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

James Heath, who bought the Blanchard
farm several years ago, has left town and
has been reported as having run away, as
his whereabouts could not be learned bv
his family until a letter arrived from some
western place saying he should return
next fall. - Relatives of Mrs. Heath have
been III town arranging matters for the
family.
Mrs. Mason Lamb is staying with her
sister Mrs. Henry Jacobs, until her house
is vacated in Bratteboro.
Horace Holden from Bondville is visiting
his sister, Mrs G. B. Lamson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Gov. Ormsbee's arbor-day proclamation
is an admirable one and covers the ground
as well as whole arbor day sermon could
do it. Some of his suggestions are unique,
especially that in regard to making the day
one "for outdoor house cleaning" The
farmers and the Grand Army men can't dc
better than to act upon his hints to them.
The Governor has done wisely in adapting
the date of the day to the lateness of the
season. We hope it will be universally oh
served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Rev. Mr.. Biggs of Shelburne Falls viii
preach at the UniversaIist church next
Sunday at p. NJ.
The sugar season, though late and short,
has been as good or better than an average
in this section.
Snow has nearly all disappeared and the
roads are fast improving
Mrs Lucena Crown has bought of f. l..
Fuller the Cushman Foster place, and soon
takes possession.
Rev. IL. Fowler preached at the Metho
dist church last Sunday.
On the 26th inst, Cushman Foster sold
his personal property at public auction and
will soon move to Brattleboro.
Rev, h. {. Vail will preach at the Meth
odist church next Sunday at II O'Clock A.
NJ, and will soon after move a. Felchville,
Windsor county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Rumor from Burlington has it that
"Bre'r" Smalley is 'out" with Marshal Rob
inson, because of the latter's obstreperous
ness, and it is even said that the Collector
would like to have Robinson's scalp along
with that of one X. Haskins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

The church committee have engaged Rev.
H. r. Mitchell as pastor another year,
Miss Lenna j Bailey has taken school
for the summer in South Cbarlestown.
N. II.
The widow Goodell of Marlboro Branch
lately lost a COW.
oramel Bickford has gone to Whiting
ham 10 work for the season
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Mr., A. X. Cobb will soon move to Brat
tleboro to work at the asylum, where he
will do the blacksmithing and keep the Re
treat house. He will be much missed in
this town, where he has lived nearly 20
years
Mr., j. b. Morse has moved to Bellows
Falls and rented his farm TO Il. l.. Lewis
Mrs, b. f. Aldrich of Springfield is
visiting with her brother, Dea. r. S. Saf
rOr1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

The house of Ira H. Adams on South
street and the railroad station were robbed
last Thursday night. About $500 and II.
watch and chain were taken at Adanss,
but only small amount of change at the
depot The srlectmen offer reward of
$500 for the discovery and conviction Of
the robbers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

town meeting is called at one o'clock
=. NJ, May It'll, at the town hall
We hope soon to see the vacant teme-
ments occupied, as parties are looking at
them.
Mrs. NJ. c. Barnes, who has spent several
months with her fatherin-law, n Conant,
returned u her home Wednesday in New
Haven, Conn.
Marcus Worden has made 1900 lbs of
maple sugar, probably the largest quantity
made in town.
John Niyier has moved to Guilford
Mr.. HudsouInoved to S A. Smiths farm.
Frank jacobs has moved ON his farm.
The travelling is quite good at this date
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

George l.. Fletcher has been appointed post
master at Chester, and Henry Gillett, at Jones'
WILLIE both Democrats of more than local proIni-
nence in the state.-Argus Of this ~eek.
There is question in some peoples minds
as to whether Fletcher's prominence is
of a kind that Mr.. Atkins really enjoys.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

our sugar makers have made only about
half of the usual amount.
Rev H. V. Baker held services at the
Baptist church last Sunday He formerly
labored with the Baptist church at South
WindhanI, but for two years past he has re
sided in Rhode Island
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

The NJ f. church Of this place during
the past year have raised aud expended Ter
parish uses some $1,000
The Alstead creamery was entered 10y u
burglar Thursday night Of last week, ard
1876 pounds Of butter stolen.
Rev. Mr.. Truax, in assuming his new
duties, will reside at Montpelier on Sem
mary Hill, where lac intends TO graduate
his daughters, Josie and Carlotta.
The electric light plant Of the Fall Noun
tain Paper company is being increased, and
electric lights have been placed in the rom
Of the Mt Kilburn wheel club, and will
soon be placed in Union and Masonic halls.
Geo. f. Wellington Of Boston, formerly
Of Grafton or Cambridgcport, was recent
" granted an absolute divorce from his
wife, now of Fitchburg, Mass, 10y Judge
Walbridge A. Field at Worcester The
Judge, counsel, parties and witnesses all
once lived in Vermont, and the cause oc-
CURED there also.
The fair Of St. Peters church held last
week Melted nearly 800. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29


e dhe Af AZ domination over The fedora
suits, and their rule is far from agreeable to the
ho eP T rTemt selection OF POSTMASTER at
curing the office over Nlr Aldrch, who was most
the Office Ip in Montpeier ms is veil tDoSy NJ
Mr. Atkins has abandoned Bascom, and is said to
received from that capital such an app9intn.nt
would . not be agreeable to the people II Yer,
he fatal to the administration Sprimgdrid Re.
P"D"cd"'
~ 10 "iiisl'ere' III 'nese Par'S 'iia' rieU'"-
"PPoin n.ni mas " history ."e puoi'"
U'on VI ",i'ci ""uiu MAKE hhghty inter
e'''i 'ea''ii ~ "ouiu Siso ue INTEREST
ing ~ Nno" JuSv VIVA, 10 mr. A'H'hS ~
,""' 'p','''' VI Mi' rio'one'' anu aiSo ~
""'% "''", 10 i'Voier oPinio!' Vi A'Aii's
80 W. nv ~ '''o 'e9''ei'V az Pi'N"'e SeHS'"il
=" " '''''''''s V'ii i'o' 81 very 'o's ago
The com-issiorars onno;ntod rDdor fla
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

The report of the Massachusetts board of
railroad commissioners ON the Bussey bridge
disaster at Roslindale was made public on
Thursday, The board has evidently gone to
the bottom of the subject in this investiga-
ton and they are unsparing in placing
blame and criticism where they belong.
The finding is, in brief, that the bridge was
not properly built in the first place and the
railroad company ought to have known
that the alleged bridge company" which
built it was not company at all The
bridge had not been properly inspected, it
did not have proper flooring, it did not
have guard rails or timhers, the train did
not have automatic brakes in operation and
it did not have the number of brakemen
which the law requires. lncompetency is
directly charged 10 the superintendent of
the road and 10 the superintendent of bridge
construction The point where the bridge
first gave way was in the hangers near the
north end. The accident, the board saws,
furnishes one more proof that the deadly
car stove must go. The Boston q Provi-
dence company, the board further says, is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
Halifax,


There will be preaching in the Baptist
church at the Center on Sunday, May Sth,
at , o'clock p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

Rev. G. f. Partridge, who has been with
the Methodist church here for two years
past, has been assigned 10 Thetford and
North Thetford. He will preach here
next Sunday. No assignment was made
for the Bondville church, but it is expected
that IA young man will be sent here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29
THE METHODIST APPOINTMENTS


The Vermont conference closed its annu-
al session at st. Johnshury at a late hour,
10 minutes Of midnight, on Monday night
On Sunday nearly all of the numcrou,
Protestant pulpits in st Jolmsbury We're
occupied by members Of the conference -
Mr.. McAnn preaching in the Universalist
church and Mr. TruaN IN the Baptist church
The Conference Reporter includes this item
in its report of the memorial service held
on Sunday afternoon
Rev. a. b. TrunX presented memoir Of Rev.
John l.. smith, who was run over 10y the cars At
Vernon oct IL 1876 and died within A few hours
Remarks were made by Rev. J. W. kiddrr. who
read a communication received from the dec-as Il
not many months before his death, by Rev. Il.
" els, by Rev. : Little who buried his remains
by Revs j \. sherburne \. T Bullnrd. l..
Cooper, l. McAnn. the last mrInb-rof the confer
ence 10 speak with him. aud by Rev j. o. Shrr-
burne.'
Following is the list Of appointments for
the Springfield district
Presiding elder. K Morgan
Athens and tumhridgrport, supply.
Barnard and East Barnard, \ o. Austin
Bellows Falls, W |. Todd.
Bradford and Fairlct. A J Haugh
Brattlrhoru, W : Suithrr>.
Brownsville, G. Ii. Walter.
Guilforl. supply
Hartldnd. supply.
Jacksonville. and Sadawgu. supply
Landeruvc supply.
Ludlow. supply.
/ MecEauics,ifl- aud Cuttmgs,inr C. Tailor
PrrkiusVillr and Wtlthrrstrll cur j = Little
Pructorsyill-. II. f. Forrest.
! Putuey, supply
/ south Londonderry, ". II Wight
South Reading supply.
/ south Ruyaltou and South Tnbrid-.,., " r.
] Davenport.
Springfield, \ J.. Cooper.
Thetfurl and Nurth rhctforl, G r Partridge
Union Village and Norwich, W \. Bryant
Waplshoru. j = Allen
West Fairlet-, Post Mills AMI Ely, ". VI. ellis
Weston W Lewis
White River Junction aud girthr, K l. Bruce.
MamsNllr and East Dover II Handy
Wilmington supply
Windsor, supply.
Woodstock, j. Hamilton.
The Rev. Mr.. Truax was appointed To- b,
| presiding elder of the Montpelier district.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-04-29

TFTTWTW II 7 WTT TTW7
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11
The Tllden VIII CONT

NEW YORK, March THE answer OF
John Bgelow, Andrew Green and George
W. Smith, ss executors under the will of
the late Samuel j. Tilden, to the COM
paint OF George S. Tilden, who contests
The will on the ground OF being illegal and
invalid, was hled to-day in the Supreme
court. The reply recites the names of
relatives and claims that the plaintiff has
no right 20 institute or maintain suit, that
the deceased YVES unmarried and his father
and mother were deceased. The sister,
Mrs. Pelton, and neplews and nieces are
next Of kin, but under the will are not
entitled TO any estate. 1t is denied that
the amount OF the estate is anywhere near
SO, 10000. 1t is claimed in conclusion
that the defendants are appointed as ex-
eCutors in the will aud refer to the origi-
nal as their authority.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11
IN CIVILIZED MICHIGAN.
a Mormon Saint Terrorizss the Good Teo-
pie of Bayport,

a Mormon Saint TerrOrizss the Good Teo-
pie of Bayport.
BAYPORT, Mich, March g Elder
Cornish, Mormon Of Salt Lake, has been
laboring in this city for several weeks,
seeking to proselgte. Rev John B. Davis
OF the Methodist church challenged Corr
ism to debate. The first of the contests
took place Saturday night, and was at
tended by large crowd. Each speaker
took hali-hour bouts for two hours. Sun
day night the crowd opened with consid-
cradle boisterousness, and Rev. Davis
was driven from the church, escaping by
window. The Mormon chairman Of
the meeting pulled off his coat, and seiz-
ing chair slashed around wildly, knock
ing down half a dozen Saints
and Gsntiles in efforts to preserve the
peace. The third contest took place yas-
terday afternoon, and the church YVES
crowded at au early hour. Cornish
opened with a volume of personal abuse
of bis opponet amid the demonstrates of
men and women present. His language
bs came SO brutal and threatening that
fearing fight, panic seized the people
and there was rush for the door. In
the melee several ladies were knocked
down and trlmp!ed upon. Davis rallied
his forces outside the building, hut they
were frightened and quickly dispersed.
Cornish baptized twenty-three converts,
The village is IN state Of constant dread,
fearing bloodshed will yet result.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11
WATERFORD.
An Old Minister Commits Suicide.

An Odd Minister Commits Suicide.
Special to the Gazette.
WEATHERFoRD, TEX, March MIR.
Vaughan Of Whit, in thu north part Of
this county, came in to-day and reports a
very surprising suicide at that plsce,
which occurred yesterday evening. Rev.
S. C. Ellis, sged seventy-nine years, hung
himself to i0ist in vacant store build
ing. Mr.. Vaughan SAYS during the after
noon the cid gentleman left his dwelling,
taking with him his keys to vacant store
building, and after time his wife, an old
lady seventy-fve years Of age, missed her
husband and after while grew uneasy
and instituted search for him, finding him
swinging to the joisis of the store build
ing. All evidence showed that he
had been dead only few minutes, not
yet being cold. No reason for this rash
act by the reverend old divine can be
given, SIS his conduct did not indicate ill.,
sanity. He had lived long in this country
and was universally loved and respected
by ali who knew him. His SOD, Rev. c.
II. f lis, has been presiding elder of this
District for several years ap to November
lakt
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11

Mr.. D. I. WllcoYson of Horse Cave,
Ky, says he was, Tor many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes; the.
pains weretaluost uuendufae..5 and would
sometimes almost throw hfnf into convul-
sions. He tried Electric ,Bitters aDd got
relief from first bottle and after taking
six bottles was entirely. cured, and nsd
gained in flesh eighteen pounds. Says ne
positively believes he weuldhsye died, had
il not been for the relief affoEd4d by
Electric Bitters. Sold az so cents athottIe
by Fl. W. Williams & 60.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11

no well regulated household should be
wifhouta bottle of ADgostgra Bitefs, the
wbrld-rsneRned sappetizef and jsvisorsa
tor. Beware ofeyounteAeits. slesk veffr
grocer or druggist Tor the genuine article.
manufactured by Dr.. J. G. B. Selgert 4
Sons
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11

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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-11

DR.. Curtis, the aistlngu she'd specialist.
is having such large business in Tyler
that ne has been Eempelled to proIono
his stay until March %, See him While
Fou can.